# Indirect Food Additives: Polymers
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1995-12-01 · Effective 1995-12-01 · 60 FR 61654
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-29219
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 61654
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 177
- **Publication date:** 1995-12-01
- **Effective date:** 1995-12-01
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 93F-0166
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of pyromellitic dianhydride as a modifier in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate copolymers intended for food-contact applications. This action is in response to a petition filed by M. & G. Ricerche S.p.A.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/12/01/95-29219/indirect-food-additives-polymers)
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